quash

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/kwɒʃ/ English

Definitions

verb

To defeat decisively.“The army quashed the rebellion.”
To crush or dash to pieces.
To void or suppress (a subpoena, decision, etc.).

Related words

Synonyms

reduce keep down repress subdue annul avoid nullify invalidate subjugate void suppress overthrow abolish terminate stop dismiss

Associated

subpoena quasi convene indictment quashed dissent rumours rebellion resentment summons irs secession

Rhymes

panache swash slosh whitewash posh hogwash tosh awash wash dosh

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